At the 2023 Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented by Google Fiber, (L–R) Kimberly Newton stands at her booth for Esensually Yourz, with Savannah Allen and Rena Hoff checking out the offerings. Photo: Tyson Call
The Fifth Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented by Google Fiber, 2023,returned to Ogden Union Station this year larger than ever with more than 120 local artisans, craft and festival food vendors, performers, game developers and makers. Celebrating its fifth year (and second at the historic train station), the Holiday Market once again provided attendees of all ages with plenty of opportunities for fun and to find the perfect gifts to complete their holiday shopping. While adults shopped and sipped on beverages from local distilleries and breweries (New World Distillery,Ogden Beer Company, Ogden’s Own Distillery, Proper Brewing Co.), kids were treated to sweet treats, free photos with Santa, an Indie Game Arcade and the station’s classic car and rail museums. Performers Zaza VanDyke, Emma Lamb and Clicking with Carly and Buck took to stages both indoors and out to play acoustic sets ranging from lively folk tunes to cozy, Christmas classics. Paired with food trucks providing hot meals to keep visitors warm and craft food vendors giving the gift of baked goods, sauces, salts and more, this year’s Holiday Market had something for everyone. At a time when holiday shopping can be completed at the press of a button, it’s all the more special to see a community supporting local businesses, and our galleries of photos below are proof that Utah’s community is as happy as ever to do so.
Festive decor at the 2023 Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented by Google Fiber. Photo: Moses Namkung
Customers and vendors are all smiles at Parfé Diem. Photo: Moses Namkung
Wendy Green Installations welcome customers on the first day of the 2023 Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented by Google Fiber. Photo: Moses Namkung
It’s the most magical time of year for two attendees of the holiday market. Photo: Moses Namkung
Cathy Tshilombo-Lokemba of Mama Africa proudly displays “the best hot sauce in Utah.” Photo: Moses Namkung
Two Craft Lake City volunteers pose for the camera. Photo: Moses Namkung
Salted Roots welcome customers on the first day of the 2023 Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented by Google Fiber. Photo: Moses Namkung
A happy family enjoys samples of Papa Bears Honey. Photo: Moses Namkung
Grandma Sandino’s hands out samples at her booth. Photo: Moses Namkung
The historic Union Station on a snowy early December evening. Photo: Moses Namkung
Santa awaits children and families at the holiday market. Photo: Moses Namkung
Cynthia W. Jewelry on full display at the holiday market. Photo: Moses Namkung
Santa directs traffic to the Indie Game Arcade. Photo: Moses Namkung
Jamie Christenson, SLUG Magazine’s Junior Editor, welcomes crowds to the holiday market. Photo: Moses Numkung
At the 2023 Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented by Google Fiber, (L–R) Kimberly Newton stands at her booth for Esensually Yourz, with Savannah Allen and Rena Hoff checking out the offerings. Photo: Tyson Call
(L–R) Jade Ventura and Serenity Godoy were stamping hands welcoming entrants under the warming glow of vintage neon. Photo: Tyson Call
Celebrating its fifth year, Holiday Market provided plenty of opportunities for fun and finding the perfect gifts to complete attendees’ holiday shopping. Photo: Tyson Call
(L–R) Benjo Fischer at his booth Flaming Homer’s Hot Sauce, with Kallie Sekolich, Ronnie Robinson, Tanna Fraga, and Katey Brown. Many people were more than willing to sample hot sauces well before lunchtime. Photo: Tyson Call
Ogden Union Station’s many areas and partitions all provided a multitude of different experiences. Photo: Tyson Call
SLUG Mag merch was on hand, with Kiara Rodriguez at the reins. Photo: Tyson Call
(L–R) The Schade family, Brock, Brody and Joy with Buddha Gear provide customized headwear and other offerings, and have been for over 15 years. Photo: Tyson Call
The Muty family got to meet the real Santa and throw some signs. Photo: Tyson Call
(L–R) Lori Sartain of Sparx Permanent Jewelry in deep discussion with Angela H. Brown, Executive Director at Craft Lake City and Executive Editor at SLUG Magazine. Photo: Tyson Call
(L–R) Miriam Gutierrez and Andres Osorio definitely seem like they are on the nice list, but you never know. Photo: Tyson Call
(L–R) Jakob and “The Jellyman” Edgar with Hadfield House, offered gourmet spicy jelly “from mild to wild.” Photo: Tyson Call
(L–R) Jakob and “The Jellyman” Edgar with Hadfield House are all about samples. Bridgette and Carrie Bolin started their journey from “wild to mild.” Photo: Tyson Call
(L–R) Courtney Bailey and Brianna Hotzel visit with Taylor Smart and Diedre Quire at the Caffe Ibis booth, who were graciously providing delicious hot coffee on a cold Ogden winter day. Photo: Tyson Call
(L–R) Performers Gianni Leone and Emma Lamb provided lovely crooning while attendees browsed the many booths. Photo: Tyson Call
The food truck area in front of Ogden Union Station has an excellent view of the snow-dusted mountains. Photo: Tyson Call
Photos: Abel Cayas // davidcayasabel@gmail.com
Holiday Market sign. Photo: Abel Cayas
OSA leather owner speaking to guests about their product. Photo: Abel Cayas
Santa welcomes guests into indie game arcade. Photo: Abel Cayas
Volunteer speaking to a group. Photo: Abel Cayas
Volunteers taking a photo with Santa. Photo: Abel Cayas
Craft lake city volunteer. Photo: Abel Cayas
Honey straight out of a honeycomb sample. Photo: Abel Cayas
Sauced up Salsa giving out free samples. Photo: Abel Cayas
Flaming Homer’s hot sauce. Photo: Abel Cayas
Utah foster care donation sign. Photo: Abel Cayas
Volunteers working one side of the entry booth. Photo: Abel Cayas
Volunteer showing the donation box so far. Photo: Abel Cayas
Candid shot of Santa. Photo: Abel Cayas
Customers happily purchase from one of the vendors. Photo: Abel Cayas
Performers serenade while attendees browse local vendors. Photo: Abel Cayas
